Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Dec 2 – 3, 2015Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Depending on forecasted snow amounts a new buried surface hoar layer could become problematic. Get out today and shred your favorite BTL line and break-up that interface! 

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Previous winds had formed wind slabs on isolated terrain like contained gulley features in upper elevations at TL and above. They are proving to be fairly stubborn with little if any propagation.

Weather Forecast

Expecting overcast skies with mod to strong westerly winds before we get any significant precipitation, which is expected to start with minor amounts Wed.

Snowpack Summary

Surface hoar (20mm) observed at 1800m and below possibly as high as 2100m in sheltered, shady areas in the Icefields. Thin sun crust on solar aspects at treeline and above.

Avalanche Summary

No new activity reported or observed

Confidence

Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Thursday

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